Programme overview
Research fellowship split between the Royal Marsden Sarcoma, Melanoma and Rare Tumour (SMART) surgical oncology unit (Chelsea) and the Chester Beatty Laboratories, Institute of Cancer Research; predominantly clinical research that may lead to an MD Res or PhD in surgical oncology.
Source intake statement at last review: Official NHS Jobs advert (posted 3 Oct 2024); advert marked closed, current intake not confirmed
A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.
- Training and clinical exposure
- Sarcoma, melanoma and rare tumour surgical oncology unit; retroperitoneal sarcoma, GIST, isolated limb perfusionCaptured from the official source listed below
International applicant assessment
Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.
- Can international surgeons apply?
- Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below
- Clinical role and hands-on restrictions
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Medical registration
- Eligible for GMC registrationCaptured from the official source listed below
- Language
- English (UK clinical setting)Captured from the official source listed below
- Visa or work authorisation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Application timeline and contact
- Application deadline
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Commencement / intake
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Application cycle
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Published positions — not remaining vacancies
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- How to apply
- NHS Jobs online applicationCaptured from the official source listed below
- Official programme contact
- CBU Manager Alexandra Blowers, alexandra.blowers@rmh.nhs.uk; general fellowships@rmh.nhs.ukCaptured from the official source listed below
Eligibility and application documents
- Published entry requirements
- Eligible for GMC registration; completed core surgical training (essential); MRCS/FRCS or equivalent desirable. For surgical trainees before or during specialty training who want to undertake research / MD Res or PhD.Captured from the official source listed below
- Application documents
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Benefits, funding and costs
- Salary or funding
- Salaried fixed-term post, GBP 43,923-63,152 per annum incl. HCAS (2024 advert)Captured from the official source listed below
- Fees and upfront expenses
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Benefits and support
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
- Accommodation or relocation
- Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed
Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.
Host institution
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Surgical Oncology. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.
Evidence and useful links
Source accessed: 21 October 2026. Source access is not the institution’s publication date, renewed accreditation, or confirmation of open recruitment.
Reviewer notes: Closed 2024 advert, listing reference 282-C1246307-MED. The Royal Marsden surgical oncology fellowships page (royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden/fellowships/surgical-oncology-fellowships) says other fellowships may exist; enquiries fellowships@rmh.nhs.uk.
Profile completeness
8/20 application fields captured. This measures captured information, not programme quality or independent verification.
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